(989) 791-4515 3775 North Center Road , Saginaw MI
At Snow Funeral Home, we want to make sure that you are well informed about the different types of burial services in Saginaw. We think that this is important so that you can make the right choice about how to say goodbye to a loved one, or pre-plan your own funeral.
First of all, what is a burial or graveside service? That might seem like a trivial question, but we find that even now there are people that come to us and do not know how a burial service is structured, or what it’s true purpose is. If you are considering a burial service for either yourself or a loved one, it is important that you read the information provided. This page covers the different burial services that we offer and gives you a breakdown of the various options for each.
Burial services are simple ceremonies that fulfill the religious requirements valued by some people as well as the the environmental preferences of others. We are happy to assist families in arranging burial services in Saginaw, MI, and are available to talk about burial and graveside services any time. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss burial services.
We have the deepest respect for this traditional practice. If you are interested in learning more about the burial services we offer, please review the following information. Should you have questions about anything, please call us .
There are many things to consider when deciding whether to bury a recently-deceased loved one, or when selecting burial during funeral
pre-planning . One of the first decisions you'll need to make involves choosing both the cemetery and the specific place of burial within its grounds. You'll then need to select a casket and possibly a burial vault, as many modern cemeteries require their use. At some point, and this does not have to take place right away, the decision becomes one of selecting the headstone or marker and writing the inscription. A member of our professional staff will be available should you wish to have assistance in making each of these decisions.
We offer a number of affordable burial service options in Saginaw. They range from: simple burials where only a member of our staff oversees the interment; simple graveside services led by a minister or celebrant; and a traditional funeral service followed by burial. Each can be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of today's price-conscious families.
Burial services in one form or another have been a part of human communities for millennia. If you scan our history, it really doesn't matter "when" or "where" you look, burial practices can be found. Graveside services can be seen in hundreds of Hollywood films and television productions; some are uplifting, others are humorous; and some merely attempt to convey the emotional weight carried by the characters involved. Because of these cinematic efforts, most are familiar with the appearance and traditional ceremonial format of a burial service. But when it comes time to make arrangements for a graveside service on behalf of a deceased family member, it can be challenging to turn what is only vaguely familiar into a truly meaningful, deeply personal event. This graveside service planning guide outlines the major steps involved and identifies the primary "talking points" when meeting with the funeral director. If you have questions about what you read here, please call us . A member of our staff is available, ready with the answers you need.
All reasons aside, let's look at what's involved in planning a burial service. We've broken down the discussion into three areas-of-concern: the selection of cemetery and burial property, choosing a casket and burial vault; and planning the details of the graveside service.
Before we get too far into the subject, we should mention that a family member may have already chosen and purchased a burial plot or mausoleum crypt. It's also very possible a distant relative purchased a large section in a local cemetery intended for the future burial of family members. In either of those situations, you'll need to obtain the documents necessary to prove ownership of burial rights and then bring them to the initial meeting with the funeral director.
What if there is no such pre-plan in place? Then you will need to locate a cemetery and select the burial property on your own. And while we know today's consumers are smart and have access to more information about products and services than ever before, we also know that the purchase of cemetery property isn't a commonly-made transaction. For that reason, we offer the following information:
There are other costs involved with the burial of a loved one, such as the fees charged by the cemetery for the "opening and closing" of the site, the headstone or grave marker and its installation, and the purchase of a casket and burial vault.
Because we have strong working relationships with local cemetery administrators, we want to help you with this part of the process. Simply
call us to get started .
We're ready to listen. In fact, that's what we do best: we not only hear the words, we understand the feelings and the familial dynamics behind them. When you call us at for assistance in making the necessary arrangements for a graveside service, you'll discover the value of having an experienced ally committed to serving your family as you would wish to be served.
(989) 791-4515
Snow Funeral Home
3775 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Email: staff@snowfuneralhome.net